East Side Stories: Shindo

Child prodigy and gifted pianist Uta has no life other than playing the piano. Facing various doubts and problems, and haunted by her father’s disappearance, Uta forms an unlikely friendship with the older Wao, who is an aspiring musician, but lacks the drive to succeed. That is until Uta comes into his life…

Awards: Mainichi Film Concours (2008) Sponichi Grand Prize New Talent Award - Riko Narumi